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During the November II plenary session, Parliament will debate the issue of legal protection for rainbow families exercising free movement in the light of a case concerning the refusal to issue civil status documents to a child born to a lesbian couple.

In der Studie, die auf Ersuchen des Petitionsausschusses von der Fachabteilung für Bürgerrechte und konstitutionelle Angelegenheiten des Europäischen Parlaments in Auftrag gegeben wurde, wird untersucht, i) mit welchen Hindernissen Regenbogenfamilien (gleichgeschlechtliche Paare mit oder ohne Kinder) konfrontiert sind, wenn sie ihr Recht auf Freizügigkeit innerhalb der EU auszuüben versuchen, wobei auch Beispiele aus Petitionen angeführt werden, die dem PETI-Ausschuss vorgelegt wurden, ii) wie die ...

Early childhood education and care (ECEC) services for children – from birth to compulsory primary school age – form an essential part of policies for work-life balance and for better social cohesion. A policy mix of flexible labour market arrangements, generous leave policies and quality ECEC services allows choices for parents, and at the same time supports the healthy development of their children. Member States are increasingly establishing well-functioning, efficient systems. Investing in early-years ...

Good work-life balance promotes the well-being of workers and can contribute to achieving other EU policy goals. However currently more than one worker in five expresses dissatisfaction with their personal situation. Acheiving work-life balance can be made easier by family-oriented policies and flexibility in the organisation of work. It has been suggested that 2014 be designated the European Year for Reconciling Work and Family Life.